Carl Hession is today regarded as one of traditional Irish music's finest accompanist, composers and arrangers. Carl's interest in classical piano developed in parallel with his interest in traditional music and he was awarded a B.Mus degree from University College Cork. Carl’s first album “ The Galway Suite", received critical acclaim and in1987 his album” Echoes of Ireland" further reinforced Carl's reputation."Ceol Inné Ceol Inniu" was released in 1995 and clearly demonstrated Carl’s mastery of the piano and his ability to seamlessly present tunes and songs from both traditional and classical genres with subtlety and taste. Apart from his recordings and performances with the leading traditional players in Ireland and very notably of late with the great Joe Derrane, he has also played and performed with the legendary jazz virtuoso Stephane Grappelli.